Thursday, May 30, 2013

The Expert Beginner

He articulates the concept of a person who has reached a peak, and then is put into power and holds everyone else down to that peak. I have worked for companies that are riddled with Expert Beginners - people receiving promotions because they "put in their time", not because they are qualified. These people hold the keys to advancement and productivity, and despite the costs, hold them very tightly.

I think everyone, at some point in their careers, have worked with Expert Beginners.